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Field & Stream magazine has announced that Nikon's MONARCH HG binocular has been named the winner of its 2017 BEST of the TEST AWARD.

This award is a testament to the engineering objective for the MONARCH HG to meet all standards of quality, performance and ruggedness. The binocular integrates Nikon's renowned ED glass and Field Flattener lens system for exceptional high-resolution viewing.

AT A GLANCE

Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Objectives

Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms

Fully Multi-Coated Optics

Wide 69° Apparent Angle of View

Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof

Short, Closed Bridge Configuration

Lightweight and Strong Magnesium Chassis

Large Centre Focusing Knob

Tripod Mountable with Optional Adaptor

Twist-Up Eyecups/Locking Diopter

DESCRIPTION

Taking its place at the top of Nikon's flagship series, the 10x42 Monarch HG Binocular is engineered with complementary technologies to produce an optic that is built to perform in low-light conditions and in the harshest conditions. First is the use of lead and arsenic-free extra-low dispersion (ED) glass in the lens elements to correct chromatic and spherical aberrations. Next are phase-corrected and dielectric coated prisms which further limit internal light loss and diffraction, and improve image contrast. The optical path is fully multi-coated with anti-reflection coatings which increase light transmission, image contrast and sharpness, and provide true colour rendition. Finally is the use of Nikon's field-flattener system, which eliminates the distortion common at the lens edges, producing crisp details along the far periphery of the wide field of view. This all translates to bright and clear, high-contrast images with accurate colour across the field of view - especially at low-light such as dawn and dusk, and heavily overcast skies.

The chassis is built with a short bridge design which presents more gripping surface, and helps to reduce the overall weight. Made to live a life outdoors, the optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to make them not only fogproof when moving between extreme temperature changes, but also waterproof. The exterior has textured, rubberised panels that protect against knocks and drops, and offers a slip-resistant grip for sure handling in cold and wet conditions. Nikon includes tethered objective lens covers and ocular rainguard to ensure they cannot be lost easily and are ready for use at a moment's notice.

Optical Performance

10x magnification

42mm objective lenses

Compact roof prisms

Extra-low dispersion glass reduces chromatic and spherical aberrations for increased contrast, improved colour rendition, and sharpness without distortion across the entire field of view

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What's in the box:

Nikon 8x42 Monarch HG Binocular

Carrying Case

Neoprene Neck Strap

One-Piece Ocular Rainguard

2 x Tethered Objective Lens Covers

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